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When a GN doesn't become an RN: how the staff educator can help
Susan G Poorman1, Melissa L Mastorovich, Cheryl A Webb
1Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, USA. STATNSG@aol.com
Summary
Graduate nurses failing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) impact unit morale and workload. Staff educators can implement strategies to support these nurses through this challenging time.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Licensure
Background:
- Declining national NCLEX pass rates pose challenges for new graduate nurses.
- Increasing nursing orientation costs and the escalating nursing shortage exacerbate the impact of NCLEX failure.
- NCLEX failure negatively affects individual nurses, staff workload, and unit morale.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide actionable strategies for staff educators to support graduate nurses who have failed the NCLEX.
- To address the challenges faced by new nurses and the healthcare system due to NCLEX failure.
Main Methods:
- The study presents practical, easy-to-implement strategies for staff educators.
- Focuses on supporting graduate nurses who did not pass the NCLEX on their first attempt.
Main Results:
- Identified key areas where staff educators can intervene to assist unsuccessful candidates.
- Strategies aim to mitigate the negative effects of NCLEX failure on nurses and clinical units.
Conclusions:
- Staff educators play a crucial role in guiding graduate nurses post-NCLEX failure.
- Implementing targeted support strategies can improve outcomes for nurses and healthcare facilities.